US Bridges

Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 24 · Structure no. 00092

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 107,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,031 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesUS Route 1 Southbound
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 24
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.16527, -73.2355
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,700 (2020)
Projected traffic160,031 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound carry?

About 107,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over US Route 1 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.